UGL confirms 11 Ballarat jobs to go

Train part manufacturer UGL has confirmed it's cutting about 11 jobs at its Ballarat facility. It comes a day after commercial bakery Goodman Fielder announced it would close its Ballarat base operation, with the loss of 34 jobs.

In a statement, UGL said the cuts were due to "the present macroeconomic environment in Australia and a softening demand across rail operations".

"Workers impacted by this decision will be assisted by UGL with outplacement services so they have the best chance to secure future employment.

"The company is working hard to secure new orders and looks forward to the ongoing support of its workforce and customers."

The president of the Ballarat Trades and Labour Council Brett Edgington told ABC Local Radio's Steve Martin the announcement is "bitterly disappointing".

He says the cuts could have been prevented if the State Government had brought forward necessary maintenance work on trains.

"As a government, they're in a position where they could make a decision to save jobs in the rail industry or alternatively if they choose not to make those decisions those job losses fall directly on their heads."

Mr Edgington says more cuts could be made if the industry isn't supported, and all governments need to restore business confidence.